Blogger Of The Moment: The Man Repeller

Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller has single-handedly proved something that many stylish women have long suspected: fashion-forward ensembles confuse and in fact, repel men despite attracting the admiring gaze of fellow fashionistas. Leandra's blog is full of outfit posts and witty text that lauds the man-repelling qualities of sartorial stand-bys such as wedges, layering, nerdy specs, shoulder pads, and arm parties (for the uninitiated, arm parties consist of wrists piled high with bracelets, bangles and watches galore).

The year-old blog has blossomed since it began, garnering Leandra a mention in the New York Times, tons of cool designer collaborations (Rachel Roy, Kimberly Taylor, and a great video with Simon Doonan for Barney's) and a feature in Teen Vogue's August issue. Leandra's blog is original and fresh, so it's no surprise that she won "Most Original Blog" at the 2011 Bloglovin' Awards. We can't wait to see what the recent New School graduate is cooking up for her blog's future—we just hope it includes more designer collaborations and a heavy dose of color-blocking and print-mixing, with some turbans for good measure.

Get to know internet it girl Leandra Medine in this Q&A.

Age: 22

What is the story behind your blog's title?

Man Repeller is intended to chronicle all the fashion trends that women love and men hate. I started it because I am woman with a deep appreciation for harem pants. And sometimes blaming clothing on a sad love life is easier than blaming oneself!

What type of camera do you use?

You're going to drop your jaw, but I don't own a camera! My photographer, Naomi Shon, brings hers! Yes it's true, I'm the blogger with no camera. When I have to improvise though, I use an iPhone. Thanks, Instagram.